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Chimney Fires

Chimney Fires. Objectives. F/F will be able to recognize typical flue and chimney construction in our area F/F will be able to recognize conditions and locations for creosote accumulations F/F will be able to recognize fire hazards associated with stoves and chimneys

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Chimney Fires

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  1. Chimney Fires

  2. Objectives • F/F will be able to recognize typical flue and chimney construction in our area • F/F will be able to recognize conditions and locations for creosote accumulations • F/F will be able to recognize fire hazards associated with stoves and chimneys • F/F will be able recognize hazards related to multiple appliance connections to same flue

  3. Typical Flues and Chimneys in Our Area. • Masonry chimney systems • Typical construction • Clearance of combustibles and hazards • Cracks and deterioration

  4. Typical Flues And Chimneys In Our Area • Typical construction

  5. Typical Flues And Chimneys In Our Area • Cracks and Deterioration

  6. Chimneys Without Flue Liners • Typical construction • Clearance of combustibles • Cracks and deterioration

  7. Chimneys Without Flue Liners • Cracks and Deterioration

  8. Factory Built Metal Chimneys • Triple wall • Metal bestous • Clearances and hazards

  9. Exterior Cosmetic Covers • Combustible construction • No simple access

  10. Exterior Cosmetic Covers

  11. Low O2 smoldering burn Tar fog Build up at temp change Chimney cap plugged Hot wet dripping creosote Signs of creosote on exterior of pipe or chimney Creosote Build up

  12. Fire and Hazard Inspection of Stove • Doors fit proper • Breaches in stove • Clearance of combustibles

  13. Stove Pipe Hazards • Joints secured • Direction of sexed joints • Clearances

  14. One Flue Multi Appliances • Chimneys must be checked for breaches • Gas water heaters • Oil furnaces • Other wood burners • Little water for extinguishment • Electrical hazards

  15. Commercial Chimneys • Ask for help from business supervisor or shop Foreman • Deluge systems • Fire resistive noncombustible construction covers • Inspection holes

  16. Roof Systems • Light weight construction • Stick frame • Coverings • Egress

  17. RoRoof Systems

  18. Be Prepared Be Safe Expect the unexpected Chimney fires are fires in a structure

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